Cryotherapy Aftercare
Common Side Effects
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Redness
- Bleeding
- Crusting
- Oozing
- Blister Formation
What to do?
- Take Tylenol as directed on bottle.
- Clean area with salt water (1/2 tsp. salt in cup of warm water).
- Apply Polysporin, Fucidin or Bactroban ointment to site twice a day.
- May cover with bandaid, if oozing.
- May take up to 2 weeks to resolve
Post Surgery Instructions
DO:
- Shower as usual (please wait 24 hours post surgery).
- Keep the wound dry at other times (can apply Polysporin once daily, for five days).
- Cover wound with a dressing, for the first 24 hours, if stitches are present.
- Observe daily for signs and symptoms of infection.
DON'T:
- Do not soak wound in a bath or pool.
- Do not take part in any exercise which will overly stretch the wound.
- Do not stop Warfarin (Coumadin) or Aspirin, unless told to do so by your Physician.
HOW TO DEAL WITH DISCOMFORT OR COMPLICATIONS
Pain: Take Tylenol when required, unless contraindicated.
Bleeding: Apply pressure on wound firmly and continuously for 10 minutes, using clean gauze. Contact your Physician if this fails to stop bleeding.
Infection: If your wound becomes red with increasing pain, you will need to be assessed urgently by a doctor. The usual treatment is a one-week course of antibiotics by mouth. If your immune system is suppressed by medications or illness, you should seek help immediately.
Wound Dehiscence: This is a gaping opening of the wound due to broken or loose sutures. Only wounds of more than 2cm will require re-stitching.
FOLLOW-UP
Your stitches should be removed in 5-10 days. Please arrange for an appointment today with your Family Physician.
If you have not heard from our office within 4-6 weeks, please call for the results of your biopsy.
If you are concerned about the procedure site and wish to speak to someone at our office or book an urgent appointment, please call us during office hours. If you are unable to reach our office, please get in touch with your Family Physician, go to a Walk-In Clinic or visit an Emergency Department.
